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Finishing with a hat trick

Yey, finally finished the C25k with my final run this evening. Having almost completed the programme back in October with just one run to go I had to take a...

Yey, finally finished the C25k with my final run this evening. Having almost c...

marcosan

Graduate•10 years ago

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Fun at the Physio

Met the lovely Hannah the sports physio today. She was awesome! Loads of questions, lots of watching me walking/standing/sitting. Turns out I have a weak...

Met the lovely Hannah the sports physio today. She was awesome! Loads of questio...

Jenwrenarm

Graduate•10 years ago

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Been filling out my profile.

Since the nice people at Heathunlocked asked me to be an administrator and run the quest I have committed to spending more time here, and I am loving every...

Since the nice people at Heathunlocked asked me to be an administrator and run t...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•10 years ago

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W6R1

started to enjoy it about half way through the 8 minute section. i quite like W6R1, in fact it might be my favourite so far. some new music too, although I...

started to enjoy it about half way through the 8 minute section. i quite like W...

H25k

Graduate•10 years ago

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W2-run3

3rd run of week 2nd week done, feels great!!! & Loving it BIG thanks for all the words of encouragement. It's a great help! Cheers guy's.

3rd run of week 2nd week done, feels great!!! & Loving it BIG thanks for all th...

john60nine

Graduate•10 years ago

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Does anyone else strap up their knee or knees when they run?

I just wondered if anyone else finds running easier if they strap their knee up. I have psoriatic arthritis and whilst it doesn't affect my knees, one knee has...

I just wondered if anyone else finds running easier if they strap their knee up....

Mum2run

Graduate•10 years ago

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First Week Approaching

So I'm starting week one of C25K this coming Monday ( 20th Jan ) after 20 odd years of no exercise. In a way I'm excited in knowing that if I can persevere...

So I'm starting week one of C25K this coming Monday ( 20th Jan ) after 20 odd ye...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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I'm back

Restarted the programme on run 1 week 6 after a 10 week break due to foot problem. Was a bit tough but I did it! So proud of myself.

Restarted the programme on run 1 week 6 after a 10 week break due to foot proble...

Segrie

Graduate•10 years ago

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Graduation present :(

I graduated last Friday (woohoo!) then woke up on Saturday with a cold! I don't normally let colds affect me too much in the normal course of events but by...

I graduated last Friday (woohoo!) then woke up on Saturday with a cold! I don't ...

johnnyseven

Graduate•10 years ago

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c25k

Hi, this is my second time doing this! Unfortunately I had some trouble with my knee the first time. I had got up to 8 miles per run as I was aiming for a half...

Hi, this is my second time doing this! Unfortunately I had some trouble with my ...

mustgetthin

Graduate•10 years ago

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That was one psychologically challenging run!

Today I started week 9 and after my last run of week 8 I was keen to begin the final week of the plan but I woke up today really not in a focused frame of...

Today I started week 9 and after my last run of week 8 I was keen to begin the f...

Jenner78

Graduate•10 years ago

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One knee in pain day after first run

Hi, did my first run this week which was great, but the next day i had sharp pains in my inner right knee. i think this is because my right foot rolls inward...

Hi, did my first run this week which was great, but the next day i had sharp pai...

Kalypso

Graduate•10 years ago

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week4run2

just completed week 4 run 2 out of breath but pleased with myself

TheRef

•10 years ago

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happy run

got a garim 210 comming and ran tonight 9 miles 120 even in the rain love it happy running all and dc rainmaker very good bookmarked that

got a garim 210 comming and ran tonight 9 miles 120 even in the rain love it h...

moger

Graduate•10 years ago

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I'm a runner! (well, Laura seems to think so...)

W6R3 - 25 minutes! Really? 25 minutes, non-stop, gentle jog, picking up speed during the final minute (at Laura's request), feeling absurdly proud of myself....

W6R3 - 25 minutes! Really? 25 minutes, non-stop, gentle jog, picking up speed du...

EverTheOptimist

Graduate•10 years ago

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I'm, like, the Iron Lady

I just started running again after a six-week break – my first outing was two days ago. It was another really good run. It felt more difficult and tiring...

I just started running again after a six-week break – my first outing was two da...

TurboTortoise

Graduate•10 years ago

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Any other fellow fatties managing to get through c25k?

Helloooo folks! I'm a newbie on here and to c25k. I wondered if there are any other Couch to 5k'ers that are as overweight and unfit as I am. I'd love to hear...

Helloooo folks! I'm a newbie on here and to c25k. I wondered if there are any ot...

Jam_butty

•10 years ago

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A river runs through it!!

Last night I set off to run a 8+k run hoping that I could make it home before it got so dark I couldn't see where my feet were landing. I dressed for the...

Last night I set off to run a 8+k run hoping that I could make it home before it...

Tready

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 3 time flies !!

Just finished run 2 week 3, knees ache a lot. But I guess they ll ache more if I stop da jogging hope we are all ok out there :)

Just finished run 2 week 3, knees ache a lot. But I guess they ll ache more if I...

Kags44

Graduate•10 years ago

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Here We Go Again...

So I graduated C25K in November 2013, but stopped running partly because of Uni workload and partly because the winter blues kicked in! But it's ok! Because...

So I graduated C25K in November 2013, but stopped running partly because of Uni ...

imswan

Graduate•10 years ago

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Woohoo woohoo 10km!!

Hi fellow C25Kers Well last week I ran 8km so today I wanted to do the same or go a bit further so I set off with some Turkish delight for at 6km mark and had...

Hi fellow C25Kers Well last week I ran 8km so today I wanted to do the same or g...

Hules

Graduate•10 years ago

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What is wrong with my leg - really hoping it doesn't stop me from doing this.

I decided to see a physio after week one of C25K as whilst my right leg was completely fine during the run, my left leg felt much weaker yet the muscles felt...

I decided to see a physio after week one of C25K as whilst my right leg was comp...

Mum2run

Graduate•10 years ago

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End is in sight .... now what?!

I've got one more Wk 9 run left and then I'll be a graduate. This is, obviously, a time to celebrate, but I'm actually more nervous about what happens now. I...

I've got one more Wk 9 run left and then I'll be a graduate. This is, obviously,...

prettymingo

Graduate•10 years ago

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Races, races, races!

My goal for the C25K was always to do the Race for Life. I never thought I'd be able to run 5k ever. Now I can and I've registered for Hastings with some...

My goal for the C25K was always to do the Race for Life. I never thought I'd be...

Jenwrenarm

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week One Day One!

Did it last night loved it !! Liked the podcast but the cheesy music is awful hopefully will be able to do it with my own music further down the line!!!

Did it last night loved it !! Liked the podcast but the cheesy music is awful ho...

DaveRunner

•10 years ago

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Hoola hooping for at least 4 min

Good morning folks . I know it's not running , & I hope you don't mind me sharing in my present predicament lol , but I can keep it rotating for at least 4 min...

Good morning folks . I know it's not running , & I hope you don't mind me sharin...

Rockette

•10 years ago

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Week one completed. Pleased as punch

I completed week one this morning and am feeling rather pleased with myself. I actually enjoyed every minute of it and have not dreaded going out at all, quite...

I completed week one this morning and am feeling rather pleased with myself. I a...

44cmn

Graduate•10 years ago

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Just ran 4miles my longest distance yet and in new trail shoes my 85 yr old dad bought me !

Was worried about wearing them outside cos if not comfy wouldn't be able to take back to shops but this morning thought would just go for it Ran through all...

Was worried about wearing them outside cos if not comfy wouldn't be able to take...

Fitfor60

Graduate•10 years ago

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Have taken a lot longer than 5 weeks to get to week 5

Not trying to sound smug, but Im so pleased with myself...Slowly but surely,successfully done week 5/Run1. Have slowly felt my strength building up,my desire...

Not trying to sound smug, but Im so pleased with myself...Slowly but surely,succ...

Siltoe

•10 years ago

9 Replies

query

how often do we do the week one training, is it daily or three times a week?

bacon111

•10 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2014

Finishing with a hat trick

Fun at the Physio

Been filling out my profile.

W6R1

W2-run3

Does anyone else strap up their knee or knees when they run?

First Week Approaching

I'm back

Graduation present :(

c25k

That was one psychologically challenging run!

One knee in pain day after first run

week4run2

happy run

I'm a runner! (well, Laura seems to think so...)

I'm, like, the Iron Lady

Any other fellow fatties managing to get through c25k?

A river runs through it!!

Week 3 time flies !!

Here We Go Again...

Woohoo woohoo 10km!!

What is wrong with my leg - really hoping it doesn't stop me from doing this.

End is in sight .... now what?!

Races, races, races!

Week One Day One!

Hoola hooping for at least 4 min

Week one completed. Pleased as punch

Just ran 4miles my longest distance yet and in new trail shoes my 85 yr old dad bought me !

Have taken a lot longer than 5 weeks to get to week 5

query

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